Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is a French aircraft manufacturer. It designs and builds military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. The company serves global customers through defense, civil, and space divisions.

The company produces the Rafale fighter. This combat aircraft handles missions that previously required seven different types of planes. It serves as an important part of France's nuclear deterrence. At the end of 2025, confirmed orders for the Rafale totaled 533 aircraft. This includes 323 export orders. Eight countries besides France have placed orders. French orders stood at 234 aircraft. Of these, 189 have been delivered.

Export customers include India, Serbia, Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, Greece, Croatia, Egypt, and Qatar. India ordered aircraft for both its Air Force and Navy. Serbia became the eighth country to acquire the Rafale. The United Arab Emirates purchased 80 Rafale F4s in the largest military export order secured by the company.

The Rafale has been designed to add new features throughout its service life. The F4 standard will deliver enhanced networked combat capabilities. The F5 standard will focus on collaborative combat and advanced weapon systems. It will be able to operate with an unmanned combat air system based on the nEUROn demonstrator.

Dassault builds special mission Falcons for governments. The French Navy ordered Falcon Albatros jets for maritime surveillance and intervention. Deliveries of these aircraft are set to commence in 2026. The Falcon Albatros completed its maiden flight in January 2025. The French government also ordered Falcon Archange aircraft for strategic intelligence.

The Falcon family includes business jets such as the Falcon 10X, Falcon 8X, Falcon 6X, Falcon 900LX, and Falcon 2000LXS. These aircraft are designed to use runways that are inaccessible to larger planes. This includes short or high altitude landing strips. The company also sells pre owned Falcons. Falcon business jets are designed as flying offices for high performance businesses.

The company works on space systems. It has developed aerospace vehicles including VORTEX and IXV.

Services

• Military aircraft design and build
• Business jet design and build
• Space systems
• Special mission aircraft
• Customer support
• Falcon spares
• Training and maintenance
• Pre-owned aircraft sales